nap__kxf

it has the 6.0, crew cab, short bed, not a dually, and we hit a few grades and its fine until the clutch fan kicks in and that'll rob up to 70hp however i'd imagine that'd go for the 350 aswell, maybe not the 450 since the 450 is more of a fleet truck.

since it has the overload spring, suspension-wise she handles the trailer just fine, and mftr says the hitch weight is ~2400lb

2smokeforlife

rezrider

IF you have a local used car/truck dealer in the area...stop in and ask him about what you want...He may offer to look on the int. (auction) for exactly what you're wanting to get. It may take a while but then again maybe not...they may be available right now. Give him exactly what it is you want in the truck.
Brand
Model
Color
Trim
Miles (max)
4x2, 4x4 ???
etc.

Going this route you can save a bunch of money!

I used to do this day in-day out for my customers. I did the work for them so they could enjoy their weekends. The only draw back is that you won't be able to see the vehicle prior to him bringing it in! You have to trust him! Even then he can't hold your feet to the fire, you can always back out!

Studhauler

I pull a 37' travel trailer (bumper hitch) with a w/d hitch and my '95 F250 diesel handel it just fine. I have pulled many other very heavy (over CGVW)goose neck trailer with this same truck and it handle them all very good. A duley would be better for side to side sway. I didn't look to see where you are from, but if you do mountain driving you will want to get an exhaust brake. The 7 % grades are tough to stop on even when truck and trailer brakes are in perfect working order. The F 250 deisel and F350 have the same drive line, motor, trany, brakes, axels everything.

Chickenhauler

I pull a 37' travel trailer (bumper hitch) with a w/d hitch and my '95 F250 diesel handel it just fine. I have pulled many other very heavy (over CGVW)goose neck trailer with this same truck and it handle them all very good. A duley would be better for side to side sway. I didn't look to see where you are from, but if you do mountain driving you will want to get an exhaust brake. The 7 % grades are tough to stop on even when truck and trailer brakes are in perfect working order. The F 250 deisel and F350 have the same drive line, motor, trany, brakes, axels everything.

Cody

Travel Trailers tend to be much lighter than Toy Haulers by as much as 25% foot-for-foot of length.

Chickenhauler

It is heavy, 13,800lb loaded with two street bikes head for Sturgis. 1,400 pounds of tonuge weight.

Yup, you're overweight by at least 3800 lbs-max tow rating is about 10k, and that is rated with no cargo in the truck. For every lb of cargo you put in the truck, you have to subtract one lb of trailer towing capacity.

Diesel_Junkie

Last I checked a 450 was medium duty and at least here in california would be required to stop at the scales all the time.... that also means that the roads and freeways with the "No Truck" rules and weight limits apply.

I pull a 39 foot tandem dually flatbed trailer with my dodge 3500 dually frequently and it does just fine. I get to skip the scales and never have to worry about truck limitations in neighborhoods.

The 450 should have better frame brakes, axles, and be rated for more weight, but will probably be slower up a grade than the 350 because they have the same motor.

I think the limit on 26000 lbs applies either way if you want to tow with a class C liscense.

Chickenhauler

Last I checked a 450 was medium duty and at least here in california would be required to stop at the scales all the time.... that also means that the roads and freeways with the "No Truck" rules and weight limits apply.

I pull a 39 foot tandem dually flatbed trailer with my dodge 3500 dually frequently and it does just fine. I get to skip the scales and never have to worry about truck limitations in neighborhoods.

The 450 should have better frame brakes, axles, and be rated for more weight, but will probably be slower up a grade than the 350 because they have the same motor.

I think the limit on 26000 lbs applies either way if you want to tow with a class C liscense.

2813. Every driver of a commercial vehicle shall stop and submit the vehicle to an inspection of the size, weight, equipment, and smoke emissions of the vehicle at any location where members of the California Highway Patrol are conducting tests and inspections of commercial vehicles and when signs are displayed requiring the stop. Every driver who fails or refuses to stop and submit the vehicle to an inspection when signs are displayed requiring that stop is guilty of a misdemeanor.

Chickenhauler

that is what i thought, because i see race trailers puled behind semis pass the weight station all the time

Now that's where it gets into a "gray" area...technically, if you're racing for a prize (even if the item has a value of a penny), then it is commerce, and a vehicle used in the pursuit of commerce is a commercial motor vehicle.

MN slapped a bunch of dirt track boys upside the head on this one a few years back.